Latest earthquakes near Peru today

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List of latest earthquakes near Peru.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 18, 2025 01:04
(Lima)
M 3.5 35 km SSE
from Tumbes
Jul 17, 2025 20:33
(Lima)
M 2.7 247 km S
from Tacna
Jul 17, 2025 10:21
(Lima)
M 3.5 197 km SSE
from Tacna
Jul 17, 2025 05:13
(Lima)
M 3.5 74 km ESE
from Tacna
Jul 17, 2025 01:59
(Lima)
M 2.9 230 km SSE
from Tacna
Jul 17, 2025 01:04
(Lima)
M 4.0 98 km NE
from Tumbes
Jul 16, 2025 22:18
(Lima)
M 2.6 218 km SSE
from Tacna
Jul 16, 2025 08:52
(Lima)
M 4.0 98 km NW
from Juliaca
Jul 16, 2025 07:52
(Lima)
M 4.1 118 km SSW
from Arequipa
Jul 16, 2025 04:17
(Lima)
M 3.7 186 km SSE
from Tacna
Jul 16, 2025 00:15
(Lima)
M 3.3 135 km WSW
from Tacna
Jul 15, 2025 07:40
(Lima)
M 2.5 272 km SSE
from Tacna
Jul 15, 2025 06:19
(Lima)
M 3.5 296 km SSW
from Arequipa
Jul 15, 2025 05:07
(Lima)
M 4.2 40 km WSW
from Moquegua
Jul 15, 2025 02:54
(Lima)
M 3.5 97 km NW
from Arequipa
Jul 14, 2025 19:35
(Lima)
M 3.8 56 km WSW
from Chimbote
Jul 14, 2025 18:24
(Lima)
M 3.6 267 km E
from Tumbes
Jul 14, 2025 14:37
(Lima)
M 4.7 24 km NNE
from Tacna
Jul 14, 2025 12:40
(Lima)
M 3.9 69 km W
from Chimbote
Jul 14, 2025 03:31
(Lima)
M 3.5 47 km NW
from Moyobamba
Jul 13, 2025 14:35
(Lima)
M 4.2 259 km SSE
from Tacna
Jul 13, 2025 12:23
(Lima)
M 3.0 73 km S
from Tacna
Jul 13, 2025 05:07
(Lima)
M 4.0 89 km S
from Huancayo
Jul 12, 2025 22:29
(Lima)
M 4.2 209 km SE
from Ica
Jul 12, 2025 12:23
(Lima)
M 4.4 23 km NE
from Pucallpa

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Peru

Recent Peru Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peru and elsewhere.

Peru Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
531 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Jul 18, 2025 01:04

Average

A total of 5310 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 531 earthquakes per year, or 44 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peru roughly every 16 hours.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peru in 2021. A total of 626 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peru that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Peru during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Peru (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 4959 93.39%
Mag. 5 330 6.21%
Mag. 6 16 0.3%
Mag. 7 4 0.08%
Mag. 8 1 0.02%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Peru

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8
On May 26, 2019 02:41.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.4
On Jun 23, 2001 15:33.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peru occurred on May 26, 2019 02:41 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 8 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northwest of Pucallpa, at a depth of 123 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peru in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 2001 15:33, 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-northwest of Arequipa. It is the strongest earthquake near Peru in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Peru in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Peru.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Peru.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 26, 2019 02:41
(Lima)
M 8.0 296 km NNW
from Pucallpa
Nov 28, 2021 05:52
(Lima)
M 7.5 175 km N
from Moyobamba
May 26, 2022 07:02
(Lima)
M 7.2 68 km NNW
from Juliaca
Jan 14, 2018 04:18
(Lima)
M 7.1 218 km SSE
from Ica
Mar 1, 2019 03:50
(Lima)
M 7.0 88 km N
from Juliaca
Mar 18, 2023 12:12
(Lima)
M 6.8 110 km NE
from Tumbes
Feb 3, 2022 10:58
(Lima)
M 6.5 174 km N
from Moyobamba
Jul 17, 2017 21:05
(Lima)
M 6.4 224 km W
from Arequipa
Oct 10, 2017 01:32
(Lima)
M 6.3 110 km SE
from Tacna
Oct 10, 2017 01:32
(Lima)
M 6.3 81 km SE
from Tacna

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Peru

Earthquakes by region of Peru

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peru.

When was the last earthquake in Peru?

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the night of July 18, 2025 at 01:04 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 35km south-southeast of Tumbes at a depth of 34km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peru in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Peru?

A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the afternoon of June 23, 2001 at 15:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Arequipa at a depth of 33km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peru since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Peru?

In the past 10 years, 5310 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peru. This averages to 531 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.